reddit-post

Automate Reddit text or link posts via Chrome and AppleScript.

39|4|Updated Feb 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PHY041/claude-skill-reddit --skill reddit-post-phy041
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reddit-post
Source: https://github.com/PHY041/claude-skill-reddit/tree/main/.claude/skills/reddit-post
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PHY041/claude-skill-reddit --skill reddit-post-phy041

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Posting to Reddit currently requires manual browser interaction or API tokens. This skill enables posting by controlling the user's real Chrome session via AppleScript, avoiding bot-based tooling and API constraints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • AppleScript-driven posting to Reddit using the real browser for authenticated sessions.
  • Submitting text or link posts to selected subreddits with basic modhash-based CSRF handling via the Reddit web API.
  • Suitable for open-source project announcements, cross-posting, and subreddit outreach using your existing Reddit session.

Quick Start

Prompt the skill to post a Reddit submission by controlling Chrome with AppleScript.

Frequently Asked Questions about reddit-post

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Reddit posting without using API tokens?

Automating Reddit posting without API tokens is possible by driving Google Chrome with AppleScript. This method uses your existing authenticated browser session to submit text or link posts directly, bypassing the need for bot-based tooling or API authentication.

Can I post to a subreddit using AppleScript and Chrome?

Yes, you can post to a subreddit using AppleScript and Chrome. The skill controls your real Chrome browser session to navigate Reddit and submit posts to a chosen subreddit via the /api/submit endpoint, handling CSRF protection through modhash.

Does this Reddit automation method handle CSRF protection?

Yes, this Reddit automation method handles CSRF protection. It retrieves and uses a modhash to manage CSRF protection when submitting text or link posts through Reddit's /api/submit endpoint within the Chrome-based workflow.

What is the best way to automate cross-posting to Reddit for open-source projects?

The best way to automate cross-posting for open-source projects is using AppleScript to control Chrome. It leverages your active Reddit session to submit text or link posts to selected subreddits, making it suitable for project announcements and subreddit outreach.

Do I need a specific browser to automate Reddit submissions with AppleScript?

Yes, you need Google Chrome to automate Reddit submissions with AppleScript. The skill specifically operates in a real-browser context by driving Chrome to utilize your existing authenticated Reddit session for submitting posts.

Why does this approach use a real browser session instead of the Reddit API?

This approach uses a real browser session instead of the Reddit API to avoid API constraints and token requirements. By controlling Chrome with AppleScript, it leverages your existing login session for submitting posts directly.